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Thursday, 3 February 2022

Peacock plumes concertina fold tutorial

I made a card !!! my first in a very long time.

Those who have followed my blog will know I shared cards LOTS and kinda lost my love for it. After being contacted by Craftstash UK to share some of their designers products I thought I would tip my toe back in the water. This set made me fall in love with cardmaking all over again ... there will be more to come.

I have been working with the Peacock Plumes collection by the talented Lou Collins. You can find her entire TEXT{ures} collection by clicking the collection image below.

I kept the fold very basic, making simple card folds means anyone can try them. I also wanted to focus on the stunning papers and THAT AMAZING PEACOCK wow what a statement piece. Delicate and yet bold at the same time.

This beauty was cut from a sheet of the beautiful papers in the collection which has beautiful spectrum or ombre look. It's simple but stunning .

The dies cut beautifully without any drama which is important for me. And saves us all time when they cut cleanly.

On my sample card I cut the Peacock in white card and then coloured with sponges and distress ink.

You can see my full process on the video link below. Hopefully this can help inspire you in your creativity.

I will leave measurements below for the card so it's super easy for you to follow along and create your own.

Have fun creating xxx Amanda

Card measurements

Cut A4 cord on short side to 5 7/8" score at 1 1/2, 4 1/2 and 7 1/2"

Patterned paper. Panel one 1 3/8 x 5 3/4", panel 2 7/8 x 53/4", Panel 3 4 x 5 3/4"

Disclaimer Some of the product links used are affiliated, these do not cost you extra but by using them I will receive a small % of the sales which then help me to continue bringing you great free YouTube tutorials. Thank you so much for the support of my channel. x Amanda

Saturday, 29 January 2022

Mixed media card inspiration

Happy Saturday

I LOVE my Saturdays I have the laziest day and try take stock of my week and just rest.

Yesterday I shared quite a lengthy video, link is below. It's in two halves so you can skip bits or run it on x2 speed. I gave a quick share of the cards I made using the Papercraft Society kit and a fab mixed media card tutorial.

Here are some of the backgrounds I achieved.. Like many I am still learning with this fun product.

I love how each print is unique. I use these far card backgrounds these turn a meh card to a wow piece of art card.

You can make your own little piece of art so easily with this fun kit why not watch my tutorial it will help inspire so grab a brew and get comfy enjoy the video.

x Amanda

Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Heat embossing tips with Good Morning Magnolia.

Happy Wednesday everyone. Today I am re using a firm favourite Good Morning Magnolia. Whilst making this card I have filmed a tutorial giving hints and tips along the way for successful heat embossing. You can achieve many many looks with heat embossing. My favourite is simple white on coloured card.

The white embossing on Kraft or crumb cake is my all time favourite. We have also heat embossed here on vellum which takes embossing beautifully.

For a pop of colour we have a small magnolia bud stamped on white card and coloured with Rococo Rose light and dark Stampin Blends. I also show you how to colour this on the video tutorial below.

You can make this card EASILY by following my tutorial below... have fun creating please do leave a comment and subscribe to my channel and to my blog.

Happy stamping xxx Amanda

Product List

Video Tutorial

Measurements

Base 11 3/4 x 4 1/8" score at 5 7/8"

coloured layer front 5 3/4 x 4"

coloured layer inside 5 3/4 x 4" White layer inside 5 5/8 x3 7/8"

Vellum strip 4x 1"

Saturday, 30 March 2019

All adorned Sale-A-Bration freebie focus.

Now I'm not saying panic but ..... Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration freebies are leaving us TOMORROW Sunday 31st March. After a January which seemed to last a millennium March came and, boom ..went. So please do ensure you get those FREE items while you can. Today I am sharing my latest freebie earned on my last order. All adorned photopolymer stamp set. A true beauty.

I chose my favourite colour Coastal Cabana .... which I may add makes me feel all Barry Manilow. I can NOT help but sing the name of this ink ! Pairing this bright fun colour with black just makes it come alive even more.

This is a a two step stamp ...if you want it to be... meaning you can layer the patterned pieces on top of each other, but you can use them alone and they look just as cool. The sentiments in this set are fun too. I just added some from Broadway Birthday around the edges simply because their small font fit my design perfectly.

I added black sparkle rhinestones which are retired but you can colour standard rhinestones or find something in your crafty hoard to suit. I also added them to the centre of each stamped image and the subtle sparkle is real pretty.

I stamped my sentiment in memento black and cut it out using stitched shapes and then backed onto a shape cut from layering ovals. Lifted up on dimensionals with a swooosh of black satin ribbon behind ties the card together perfectly.

This set is a real winner and worthy of being added to your collection ...most especially as its FREE.

I hope you enjoyed this card today and will give it a try. Please do leave a comment to be entered into my blog candy draw today.

Have a fantastic Saturday annnnnnnd.

Happy stamping xxxxxx Amanda

Sunday, 25 November 2018

#SIMPLESTAMPING Sunday, Rooted in nature....

I love simple stamping, when I can create a great clean looking card without a heap of layers and dies and embellishments and FUSS ! For me when I see a great card by other designers they generaly are just stamped. Im not perfect at creating a simple minimal look but I can create with just paper, stamps and ink. I think its nice to remember that great stamps and good colour choices can help us achieve great results. Simpke is also budget friendly which being Scrimpy ... is right up my street.

I also love to make cards for no particular reason. We dont have to wait until someones birthday to send cards. In a digital age of instant communication I thibk its nice to just send a card to say hi ... or to show support if someone is having a hard time. I love the Rooted in Nature set as it is not occasion or geneder specific ...its just beautiful.

I do have a fast tutorial for you to watch so you can recreate this card. All supplies used and measurments are below for you too. So go grab a brew, get comfy and enjoy the video...

Happy stamping xx Amanda

Measurements

Card base 81/4 x 5 7/8"

first white layer 4 x 5 3/4"cut another the same for inside.

DSP layer 3 3/4 x 5 5/8"

stamp layer 3 5/8 x 5 3/8"

Product List

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Stamp Set

£39.00